read an article on Sos?a-News today that the DR is 64th. what is interesting is their previous ranking as well as scores in the other categories.
Quality of Life Index 2007
Quality of Life Index 2007
well i guess this is not a well liked subject or one that would inspire some positive thinking..
moderator plz delete......
It's not much worth without that, I agree.... their specific criteria in each category.
Possibly the freedom from paying US Federal Income Tax in Puerto Rico?interesting that the US "Land of the Free" only scores a 92 for "Freedom", and Puerto Rico, which is basically the USA without the right to vote, scores a 100...
I'd like to understand their specific criteria in each category.
Nah.The company was founded by Bill Bonner a libertarian financial author. I think Cobraboy will be a happy camper now.
Either these people have their own agenda, or they are totally devoid of common sense. Even a casual glance at some of the scores reveals them to be absurd.
A much more scientifically based survey, with the criteria explained in detail came from the Economist Intelligence Unit:
http://www.economist.com/media/pdf/QUALITY_OF_LIFE.pdf
Unfortunately the version I have seen dates back to 2005. Anyone know if a later version exists?